Craig

On our last night in England we thought we would stay outside of London, someplace not too far from the airport. We are thinking about Arundel or Rye. From what I have read both seem like charming, small towns but, since I haven't been to either I wondered if someone could tell us which would be the best one and why? <BR><BR>Thanks,<BR>Craig

janis

Both are lovely - Rye is and interesting town and Arundel has a fabulous castle. I assume you mean Gatwick. The trip from Arundel to LGW would be MUCH easier/faster than from Rye.

Jeremy

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craig

Has anyone been to both places? Which one would you rather go to and why?<BR>Please let us know as we are leaving on March 6th.<BR>Thanks again,<BR>Craig

Shannon

I've been to both. For me, the only purpose of going to Arundel is to see the castle, not walk through the town. The castle tour is great. On the other hand, if you prefer walking the streets, browsing around the shops, Rye is the place to go. If your last night is a Sunday, you'd better check on what's open on Sundays. If I had to choose between the two, I would head to Arundel and check out the castle, assuming it's open.<BR>Shannon

janis

I have been to both several times. As I said both are lovely. Rye is more unusual - being a seaport that is now about 2.5 miles inland. But Arundel is one of the most fascinating castles in the country and St Nicholas Church should not be missed.<BR><BR>So comparing the two and figuring the much easier drive to LGW, I definitely recommend Arundel.

Judy

I was thinking about going to Arundel too, but the Castle does not open till April. I will be there at the end of March.....so I think it will be Rye, this time.<BR>Judy

Shannon

Craig, if you had put that little bit of information in your question you would have saved us all a lot of trouble.

Shannon

I did not write the message above. Who is using my name?!?

rene

Was it the town of Rye that was used as the location for the TV series of E F Benson's Mapp & Lucia?<BR><BR>If it is then try and get a hold of the videos as they may give you the flavour of the place.

Craig

Shannon,<BR><BR>What information are you talking about?<BR>If anyone knows why Rye would be a better town to visit could you please let us know? Did Charles Dicken's used to live there? I thought I read something someplace that there was a museum there about him. <BR>Thanks, <BR>Criag